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Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet aimed at short-to-midrange missions; it typically carries about 6–8 passengers in a comfortable executive layout and offers roughly ~2,000 nautical miles of range depending on configuration and reserves. The Embraer Praetor 600 steps up to the super-midsize category, with a larger cabin and higher baggage capacity; it commonly seats about 8–12 and reaches roughly ~4,000 nautical miles, making it better suited to longer nonstop city pairs. The Pilatus PC-12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop rather than a jet; it’s optimized for efficiency and access to shorter or less-developed runways, typically seating about 6–9 in executive use (up to more in commuter layouts) with range around ~1,800–2,000 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet with a unique “rough/short-field” capability compared with typical business jets; it generally carries about 6–10 passengers and offers roughly ~2,000 nautical miles of range, landing closer to where you need to be than many peers.

SpecEmbraer Phenom 300EEmbraer Praetor 600Pilatus PC-12 NGXPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 3.88$ 6.74$ 2.78$ 3.71
Min Crew1211
Total Seats101086
ManufacturerEmbraerEmbraerPilatusPilatus
Aircraft NamePhenom 300EPraetor 600PC-12 NGXPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)2,010401818032076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.84$ 0.46$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats1012910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)6914——6680
Standard Cabin Seats6866
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,758$ 3,141$ 793$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Prodigy Touch (G3000)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionHoneywell Primus ApexPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)464542290440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$9,650,000$20,995,000$5,350,000$11,800,000
Flight Rules——IFR—
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted FlushingOptional1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew1211
Crew RestNoNo—No
Jump SeatNoNo—No
Total Seats91086
Galley LocationFWDFWD—FWD
Max Cabin Seats912910
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTFWDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.49.75.89.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyNoOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats7866
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25560271401310023500
Connectivity—Gogo AVANCE L5——
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—5800——
Cargo Door——YesYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelCanada PW535E1HTF7500EPT6E-67XPFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)5000On-Condition50005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 35ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)33607528—3435
No. of Engines2212
Fuel Burn (lbph)757———
Fuel Capacity (gal)—1963——
Horsepower——1200—
Usable Fuel (gal)——402—
Dimensions
Length (ft)51.268.147.2552.2
Wingspan (ft)52.1670.553.3355.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.3Flat Floor—Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.16.855.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.964.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)17.224.116.923
Overall Height (ft)16.75211417.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.64.74.253.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.821.3—17
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)74110——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10454090